Sony KDL-32R400A, KDL-32R421A, KDL-40R450A, KDL-40R471A, KDL-46R450A, KDL-46R453A, KDL40R450A, KDL46R453A Connecting the TV

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Connecting the TV

Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System

You can enjoy high-definition and standard-definition digital programming (if available in

your area) along with standard-definition analog programming.

This TV is capable of receiving unscrambled digital programmi ng for both cable (QAM

and 8VSB) and external VHF/UHF antenna (ATSC).

xCable or VHF/UHF (or VHF only)

• It is strongly recommended that you connect the CABLE/ANTENNA input using a 75-ohm

coaxial cable to receive optimum picture quality. A 300-ohm twin lead cable can easily be

affected by radio frequency interference, resulting in signal degradation.

Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System

Use an optional A-B RF switch (not supplied) to switch between the cab le and over-the-

air antenna programming, as indicated below.

• Be sure to set the Signal Type setting to Cable or Antenna found under the Channel settings

for your input signal (page 43).

75-ohm coaxial cable Rear of TV

CABLE/ANTENNA

B

A

Cable

Antenna

A/B RF Switch

Rear of TV

CABLE/ANTENNA

Contents

Main LCD TV Operating Instructions Sony Customer Support CAUTION Licensing Information Cleaning Owners Record Contents Introducing Your New BRAVIA Getting Started Operating the TV Using Features Welcome to the World of BRAVIA Experiencing Stunning HD with Your BRAVIA The Four Steps to a Stunning HD Experience Set, Source, Sound, and Setup TV Feature Highlights Page Getting Started Setting Up Your TV Attaching the Table-Top Stand Page Locating Inputs and Outputs Page Connecting the TV Cable System or VHF/UHF Antenna System Cable System and VHF/UHF Antenna System HD Cable Box/HD Satellite Box MHL device Getting Started Connecting Other Equipment Refer to the Quick Setup Guide (supplied) when connecting other equipment to your TV. When Installing the TV Against a Wall or Enclosed Area Wall Wall Leave at least this much space around the set. Installed with stand Installed on the wall Securing the TV Preventing the TV from Toppling Recommended Measures to Secure the TV 1 2 3 Page Running Initial Setup 2 3 4 1 Page Using the Remote Control Remote Control Button Description Page Page TV Controls and Indicators Using Features BRAVIA Sync Control 1 2 Using PIP Feature 1 2 3 1 2 3 Favorites 1 2 3 Wide Mode Wide Mode with PC Inputs 1 2 Playing back Photo/ Music/Video via USB 1 2 3 4 Photo Frame Page Using the Menus Navigating through TV Menus 1 2 3 4 Page Using the Picture Settings Page Using the Sound Settings Page Using the Screen Settings Page Using the Channel Settings 1 2 1 2 1 Using the Parental Lock Settings US Models: Selecting Custom Parental Lock Rating Options To select custom rating options for the U.S., select U.S.A. in the Country setting (page 44). Canadian Models: Selecting Custom Parental Lock Rating Options Viewing Blocked Programs Using the Setup Settings Page Page Page Page Using the Eco Settings Other Information PC Input Signal Reference Chart for HDMI IN xKDL-46R453A/46R450A/40R471A/40R450A Using a Wall-Mount Bracket For KDL-46R453A/46R450A only Secure the Attachment Parts to the rear of the TV using the supplied screws. Troubleshooting 1 2 3 Page Page Page Page Page Important Notices For Customers in Canada Pour les clients rsidant au Canada FCC Related Information Note Specifications System Input/Output jacks Model name KDL-46R450A KDL-46R453A KDL-40R471A KDL-40R450A Power and others KDL-40R471A KDL-40R450A Model name KDL-32R421A KDL-32R400A Power and others Model name KDL-46R450A KDL-46R453A Index A B C D